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One critic pointed out that such demands resemble outdated or absurd claims—highlighting past union efforts to protect traditional practices at the expense of technological progress. For instance, a historical example cited was a dispute over shearing sheep with narrow vs. wide combs, which was essentially an attempt to preserve jobs by limiting efficiency. Today, the argument is that similar resistance to AI would hinder competitiveness and innovation, ultimately harming workers by preventing companies from staying ahead of international rivals.